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6: Haze (420 Event!) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mindless Wrecking Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrecking Ball comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J- Momma said knock you out. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mindless Wrecking Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Wrecking Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Wrecking Ball ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Wrecking Ball.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Wrecking Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a jab when Wrecking Ball was well out of range.
Jackson throws the left hand but Wrecking Ball avoids the punch easily.
Wrecking Ball lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wrecking Ball slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Wrecking Ball slips the punch.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Wrecking Ball clinches up against the cage.
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Wrecking Ball moved out of range nicely.
Wrecking Ball moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Wrecking Ball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Wrecking Ball had a free shot at his head there.
Wrecking Ball swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Wrecking Ball staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrecking Ball fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wrecking Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Wrecking Ball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Wrecking Ball is controlling the position.
Wrecking Ball lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson looks gassed!
Wrecking Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wrecking Ball lands a body shot.
Wrecking Ball lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Wrecking Ball lands a jab.
A left and a right from Wrecking Ball both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Wrecking Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrecking Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Wrecking Ball saw that one coming.
Wrecking Ball throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Wrecking Ball instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Wrecking Ball.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Wrecking Ball has the dominant position.
Wrecking Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrecking Ball is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Wrecking Ball. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Wrecking Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Wrecking Ball is out of range.
Wrecking Ball lands with a cross.
Jackson throws a hook but Wrecking Ball avoids it easily.
Wrecking Ball gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wrecking Ball lands a shot to the body.
Wrecking Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wrecking Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Wrecking Ball wants a takedown but no success here.
Wrecking Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Wrecking Ball.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Wrecking Ball is controlling the position.
Wrecking Ball breaks from the clinch.
Wrecking Ball clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Wrecking Ball.
A right hand to the body from Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Wrecking Ball stalling.
Good body shot from Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Wrecking Ball has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wrecking Ball controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Wrecking Ball postures up.
Wrecking Ball prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrecking Ball controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mindless Wrecking Ball dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Wrecking Ball keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Wrecking Ball.
Jackson wants to break free but Wrecking Ball has control.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Wrecking Ball works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrecking Ball has him pressed against the cage.
Wrecking Ball dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson tries to break free but Wrecking Ball pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Wrecking Ball has double underhooks.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrecking Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Wrecking Ball keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrecking Ball has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wrecking Ball presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to circle away but Wrecking Ball has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Wrecking Ball has the dominant position.
Wrecking Ball prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Wrecking Ball content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Wrecking Ball moved out of range nicely.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson throws a hook but Wrecking Ball avoids it easily.
Wrecking Ball darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wrecking Ball prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Wrecking Ball is controlling him.
Jackson wants to break free but Wrecking Ball has control.
Wrecking Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Wrecking Ball has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch.
Wrecking Ball scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrecking Ball blocks a jab.
Wrecking Ball lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Wrecking Ball's head but Wrecking Ball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a hook but Wrecking Ball avoids it easily.
Wrecking Ball keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Wrecking Ball lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Wrecking Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrecking Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Wrecking Ball throws out a powerful jab.
Wrecking Ball displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Wrecking Ball cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson throws a jab when Wrecking Ball was well out of range.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Wrecking Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Mindless Wrecking Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Wrecking Ball ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Wrecking Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrecking Ball has him pressed against the cage.
Wrecking Ball drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Wrecking Ball moves away and avoids it.
Wrecking Ball ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Wrecking Ball ducks down to avoid it.
Wrecking Ball ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Wrecking Ball slips a straight right by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrecking Ball.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Wrecking Ball.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mindless Wrecking Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrecking Ball prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Wrecking Ball is controlling him.
Wrecking Ball is struggling to control the position.
Wrecking Ball is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Wrecking Ball into the cage.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Wrecking Ball has double underhooks.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Wrecking Ball is controlling him.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wrecking Ball is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Wrecking Ball has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mindless Wrecking Ball dominated that second round.
That's time! Wrecking Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson misses with a hook. Wrecking Ball ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Wrecking Ball connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wrecking Ball throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Wrecking Ball is out of range.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Wrecking Ball moved out of range.
Wrecking Ball darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wrecking Ball lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrecking Ball wants a takedown.
Wrecking Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Wrecking Ball changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wrecking Ball staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Wrecking Ball's head.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Wrecking Ball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrecking Ball moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Wrecking Ball takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Wrecking Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Wrecking Ball slips the punch.
Jackson throws the left hand but Wrecking Ball avoids the punch easily.
Wrecking Ball scores with a nice strike.
Quinton Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball slips a jab from Jackson.
Wrecking Ball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Wrecking Ball moved out of range.
Wrecking Ball moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wrecking Ball as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Wrecking Ball has double underhooks.
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Wrecking Ball slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Wrecking Ball moved out of range.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wrecking Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrecking Ball punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Wrecking Ball moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson throws a hook but Wrecking Ball blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball clinches up against the cage.
Wrecking Ball manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrecking Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a jab when Wrecking Ball was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Wrecking Ball - just one landing.
Nice cross by Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Wrecking Ball's head but Wrecking Ball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrecking Ball lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Wrecking Ball.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wrecking Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrecking Ball's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wrecking Ball duly obliges.
Wrecking Ball slips under a jab.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Wrecking Ball slips the punch.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Wrecking Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Wrecking Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrecking Ball paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wrecking Ball thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Wrecking Ball saw that one coming.
Wrecking Ball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a hook but Wrecking Ball avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Wrecking Ball.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrecking Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrecking Ball.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mindless Wrecking Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wrecking Ball has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mindless Wrecking Ball!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ The Prodigy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CockO SauruS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for BJ The Prodigy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ The Prodigy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CockO SauruS!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SauruS connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from SauruS misses.
SauruS misses with a takedown attempt - The Prodigy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Prodigy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by SauruS.
SauruS showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Prodigy.
SauruS takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
SauruS wants to clinch up but The Prodigy keeps it at a distance.
SauruS connects with a high kick.
The Prodigy misses with a few strikes there.
The Prodigy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from SauruS misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by SauruS there.
The Prodigy throws a right hand that SauruS ducks under and follows up with a left that SauruS also avoids with ease.
SauruS throws a shot from downtown. The Prodigy moves away and avoids it.
SauruS tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Prodigy swivels and escapes.
SauruS closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Prodigy to the mat! The Prodigy manages to get full guard.
SauruS sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Prodigy's guard.
The Prodigy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Prodigy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Prodigy has a hand on SauruS's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. SauruS takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
SauruS lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The Prodigy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The Prodigy is looking to improve his position but SauruS isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Prodigy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Prodigy is desperately trying to improve his position but SauruS has a good base and remains in mount.
SauruS landing strikes from the mount and The Prodigy is in trouble!
SauruS looking to finish The Prodigy with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Prodigy!
The Prodigy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SauruS on the ground.
SauruS avoids the attempt from The Prodigy to control.
SauruS looking to control and managing it successfully.
SauruS has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
SauruS breaks from The Prodigy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
SauruS scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Prodigy?
SauruS wants to finish this one by submission but The Prodigy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from SauruS.
SauruS breaks from The Prodigy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The Prodigy is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Prodigy is working to get back to half guard.
SauruS lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
SauruS breaks from The Prodigy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
SauruS unloading with bombs!
SauruS with a couple of short strikes.
SauruS lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
SauruS cracks The Prodigy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SauruS scores with a couple of good head shots there.
SauruS lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
SauruS working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
SauruS working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, SauruS cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
SauruS with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! SauruS connects with a massive shot to the dome!
SauruS working away from the top, dropping strikes.
SauruS with the ground and pound from mount.
SauruS prevents The Prodigy from getting the reversal.
SauruS lands a big elbow.
SauruS looking to isolate an arm here. The Prodigy doesn't see it coming and as SauruS extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by SauruS!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CockO SauruS!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixon Ermouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny DeVito could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dixon Ermouth's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dixon Ermouth!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeVito slips a jab from Ermouth.
Ermouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ermouth throws a right and a left that DeVito avoids nicely.
DeVito looks to score with a jab to the body but Ermouth is just out of range.
DeVito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ermouth.
Ermouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeVito throws a shot from downtown. Ermouth moves away and avoids it.
DeVito slips under a jab from Ermouth.
Ermouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeVito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeVito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
DeVito trying to control but Ermouth is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ermouth can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeVito won't allow Ermouth to get back to his feet.
Ermouth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeVito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeVito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito slips nicely into half guard.
Ermouth won't allow DeVito to pass to mount.
DeVito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ermouth is just riding it out for now. DeVito eventually gives up the hold.
Ermouth looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeVito trying to pass the guard but Ermouth defending well.
Ermouth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ermouth is in trouble now - DeVito has advanced to mount!
DeVito looking to secure an arm triangle but Ermouth defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito misses with a head shot.
DeVito trying to control but Ermouth is having none of it.
Ermouth is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeVito throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ermouth because DeVito loaded up on that one.
DeVito tries to control but Ermouth wriggling away.
Ermouth is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
DeVito trying to control but Ermouth is having none of it.
DeVito working for a guillotine from mount but Ermouth is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVito throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ermouth because DeVito loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny DeVito dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ermouth throws a low kick but DeVito avoids it.
A big right from Ermouth misses.
Ermouth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeVito looks to throw the jab but Ermouth is out of range.
Ermouth missing with a left hand there. DeVito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon Ermouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeVito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ermouth.
Dixon Ermouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ermouth.
DeVito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeVito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ermouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeVito shoots in for a takedown but Ermouth shows good takedown defense.
Ermouth misses with a two punch combination.
Ermouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ermouth gets caught flat footed, as DeVito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ermouth wants to stand and escape but DeVito is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DeVito is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DeVito trying to control but Ermouth is working from the bottom.
Ermouth wants to stand up but DeVito is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ermouth keeping moving, preventing DeVito from controlling successfully.
DeVito controlling from the top position.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Ermouth keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ermouth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ermouth tries to land a front kick but DeVito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dixon Ermouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ermouth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ermouth was well out of range. Poor timing from DeVito.
A shot to the body from Ermouth misses
and DeVito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ermouth falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeVito counters with a right hand to the body.
Ermouth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ermouth gets off balance looking for a body kick
and DeVito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVito catches Ermouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeVito shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
DeVito goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ermouth is on top in guard.
Ermouth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeVito pulls Ermouth in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny DeVito dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ermouth misses with a wild body shot.
Ermouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ermouth throws a leg kick
and DeVito counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ermouth is defending against the submission attempts here by DeVito.
Ermouth wants to get back to his feet.
Ermouth is refusing to be controlled, as DeVito sits in half guard.
DeVito passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
DeVito working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ermouth's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
DeVito throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
DeVito working for a submission but Ermouth is keeping him at bay.
DeVito tries to control but Ermouth wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeVito has hold of Ermouth's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ermouth manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
DeVito working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
DeVito looking for a guillotine from mount but Ermouth is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito trying to control but Ermouth is having none of it.
Dixon Ermouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeVito looking to finish with strikes here!
DeVito wants to control the pace but Ermouth is squirming around nicely.
DeVito blocks Ermouth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
DeVito wants to control the pace but Ermouth is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeVito looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny DeVito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeVito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny DeVito!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski has chosen Europe - The Final Countdown as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski cracks Jung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jung misses with a looping left.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lebowski manages to avoid it.
Lebowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jung's hands.
Jung missing with a left hand there. Lebowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jung throws an overhand right that lands on Lebowski's shoulder, as Lebowski tries to avoid the shot.
Jung misses with a straight left.
Lebowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lebowski lands a with a good body shot.
Lebowski lands with a hook. Jung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jeremy Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lebowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lebowski connects with a right hand. Jung shakes it off.
Lebowski lands a jab to Jung's midsection.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Lebowski drops Jung with a naaaaasty hook - Jung is in real trouble here! Lebowski dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Lebowski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laurel Aitken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aitken comes to the cage accompanied by Two Joints- Sublime. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laurel Aitken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws the left hand but Aitken avoids the punch easily.
Aitken moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Aitken ducks down to avoid it.
Aitken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Aitken moved out of range.
Aitken displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Aitken.
Aitken throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Aitken misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a hook. Aitken ducked under it nicely.
Aitken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Aitken's shoulder, as Aitken tries to avoid the shot.
Nice combo by Aitken! Oh, that's hurt him - Jackson falls to the canvas and Aitken follows him into side control.
It looks like Ben Jackson has been cut.
Aitken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aitken tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aitken looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aitken looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aitken wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Aitken advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson really wants to buck Aitken off and get back to his feet.
Aitken wants to take Jackson's back but he can't do it this time.
Aitken looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aitken wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aitken takes Jackson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jackson is in trouble.
Aitken controls the position.
Aitken is looking for the choke from the back position but Jackson is controlling his hands well.
Aitken is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jackson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Aitken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laurel Aitken!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Kuyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuyt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hearts on Fire by John Cafferty. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Kuyt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz misses with an uppercut.
Kuyt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Ruiz does no damage.
Ruiz shoots in but Kuyt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruiz is looking to clinch but Kuyt is avoiding it.
Ruiz throws a right and a left that Kuyt avoids nicely.
Kuyt motions for Ruiz to come forward. Kuyt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruiz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuyt wants to land a leg kick but Ruiz is out of range.
Kuyt throws a chopping leg kick but Ruiz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruiz moves in looking to clinch but Kuyt pushes him off.
Ruiz darts in and clinches Kuyt up against the cage.
Kuyt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ruiz lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz controlling the action here for a moment.
Ruiz can't find room to land a body shot as Kuyt controls the action.
Ruiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuyt's efforts to push away.
Kuyt is trying to break free.
Ruiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuyt controls his hands.
Ruiz scores with a shot to the side of Kuyt's head.
Ruiz scores with a hook to the body.
Kuyt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruiz pulls guard effortlessly.
Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuyt stands up and waves to Ruiz to follow him.
Kuyt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruiz.
Kuyt moves forwards but Ruiz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuyt moves away.
Ruiz wants to clinch.
Ruiz misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Kuyt.
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuyt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruiz throws a body punch but Kuyt moves out of range.
Ruiz throws a lazy right hand but Kuyt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuyt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Kuyt.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Kuyt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuyt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruiz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuyt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz clinches up against the cage.
Ruiz tries a body shot but Kuyt blocks it.
Ruiz working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Ruiz.
Ruiz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuyt backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruiz.
Kuyt has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiz scores with a hook to the body.
Ruiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiz lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruiz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuyt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiz prevents Kuyt from breaking the clinch.
Ruiz controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Kuyt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruiz tries to clinch there but Kuyt circles away.
Ruiz clinches with his opponent.
Ruiz has Kuyt pressed against the cage, preventing Kuyt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruiz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ruiz as the two fighters clinch.
Ruiz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuyt or not.
Ruiz lands with a right to the head.
Ruiz avoiding damage.
Ruiz cracks Kuyt with a nice body shot.
Kuyt being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruiz.
Kuyt tries to break the clinch but Ruiz is controlling the position.
Ruiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuyt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ruiz.
Kuyt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuyt.
Kuyt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuyt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Kuyt avoids the body shot from Ruiz.
Dennis Kuyt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuyt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ruiz.
Kuyt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruiz is out of range.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuyt is looking to score with low kicks.
Ruiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuyt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuyt.
A leg kick checked by Ruiz.
Ruiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruiz tries to bum rush Kuyt with a series of wild strikes but Kuyt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuyt misses with a leg kick.
Dennis Kuyt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuyt misses with a leg kick.
Kuyt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruiz checks a leg kick.
Kuyt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kuyt throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuyt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruiz lands a with a good body shot.
Kuyt is looking to chop away at Ruiz's legs.
Ruiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuyt.
Ruiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuyt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruiz looks to throw the jab but Kuyt is out of range.
Ruiz gets a clinch.
Ruiz scores with a shot to the side of Kuyt's head.
Kuyt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuyt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruiz misses with a punch to the body.
Kuyt is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruiz has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruiz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ruiz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Dennis Kuyt has been cut.
Kuyt tries a low kick but Ruiz avoids it.
Ruiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuyt throws and low kick but Ruiz moves out of range easily.
Kuyt misses with a low kick as Ruiz jumps back.
Kuyt throws a head kick but Ruiz moves out of range.
Kuyt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuyt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiz throws a hook to the side of Kuyt's head but Kuyt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuyt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuyt walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruiz looks to land a right hand but Kuyt moved out of range.
Kuyt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Ruiz catches Kuyt right on the button with a cross.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Kuyt.
Ruiz blocks a leg kick.
Kuyt throws a head kick but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz misses with a hook.
Ruiz jabs at Kuyt's body.
Kuyt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuyt tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ruiz!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruiz connects with a crisp jab.
Ruiz connects with a jab.
Dennis Kuyt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ruiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuyt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuyt's head.
Kuyt misses with a low kick.
Ruiz misses with a straight left.
Ruiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruiz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuyt takes a jab right on the kisser.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruiz blocks the leg kick.
Ruiz loads up on a big right hand but Kuyt slips the punch.
Ruiz thuds a left hand into Kuyt's body.
Kuyt tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruiz tries to clinch but Kuyt is having none of it.
Kuyt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuyt misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiz taking a breather.
Kuyt wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruiz won't allow it.
Ruiz misses with some punches.
Ruiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuyt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruiz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ruiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vassily Kuvaldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AHIGA OTAKTAY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuvaldin comes to the cage accompanied by Hardline - Hot Cherie. OTAKTAY is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tomahawk - War Song. AHIGA OTAKTAY has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vassily Kuvaldin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AHIGA OTAKTAY!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Kuvaldin as he checks the leg kick.
Kuvaldin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY throws a nice looking combination but Kuvaldin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuvaldin blocks a head kick by OTAKTAY.
No luck for Kuvaldin with that takedown attempt.
Kuvaldin misses with a hook. OTAKTAY ducked under it nicely.
OTAKTAY tries to score with a low kick but Kuvaldin moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin is trying hard to land a takedown here. OTAKTAY sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OTAKTAY throws a hook to the side of Kuvaldin's head but Kuvaldin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuvaldin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuvaldin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OTAKTAY.
OTAKTAY looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OTAKTAY looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OTAKTAY moves away from the strike by Kuvaldin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kuvaldin.
Kuvaldin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OTAKTAY was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuvaldin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuvaldin drops back looking for a leg! OTAKTAY is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OTAKTAY manages to kick Kuvaldin off! Kuvaldin jumps back into OTAKTAY's guard.
Kuvaldin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kuvaldin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! OTAKTAY screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kuvaldin! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vassily Kuvaldin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triston Baal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rection is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth. Triston Baal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Triston Baal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugh G Rection!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rection throws a body punch but Baal moves out of range.
Rection swats away the attempt to clinch by Baal.
Rection throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baal loads up on a big right hand but Rection slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Baal misses the target.
Baal fails with a takedown attempt.
Rection misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rection looks to land a left hand but Baal moved out of range nicely.
Rection catches Baal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rection fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rection looks to score with a jab to the body but Baal is just out of range.
Rection throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rection scores with a three punch combo!
Good exchange - Rection coming out on top.
Baal doesn't manage to clinch there - Rection circles away.
Baal moves in looking to clinch but Rection pushes him off.
Baal dodges the punch combination from Rection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baal misses with a shot to the body
letting Rection counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rection.
Good exchange - Rection coming out on top.
Rection misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Rection.
Baal dodges the punch combination from Rection.
Baal tries for a takedown but Rection circles away easily
and Rection counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rection stalks Baal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baal's face. Baal staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rection.
Rection slips a straight right by Baal.
Rection uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baal.
Rection tests Baal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Rection.
Baal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rection.
Baal throws a hook to the side of Rection's head but Rection sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baal misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baal misses with a looping left.
Baal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rection throws out the jab.
Rection keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rection's waist but Rection gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baal off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triston Baal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rection keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rection throws a combination. Baal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baal is breathing heavily.
Rection lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rection dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rection with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hugh G Rection is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rection changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh G Rection dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rection keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hugh G Rection seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rection uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baal has time to react.
No luck for Baal with that takedown attempt.
Rection lands a jab to Baal's midsection.
Rection throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rection connects with the punch.
Baal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rection lands with a right and another and another! Baal is in big trouble! Rection lands again and this time it's lights out for Baal! A quality knockout there for Rection.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hugh G Rection!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magne Midgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quik Yin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Midgard comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. The crowd seem to be enjoying Yin's choice of entrance music: I Got A Feeling (lol :P). Quik Yin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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217 lbs
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222 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magne Midgard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quik Yin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yin tries for a takedown but Midgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yin throws a big shot that misses.
Yin fails with the takedown.
Yin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Midgard.
A big right from Yin misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Midgard.
Yin tries for a takedown but Midgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magne Midgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quik Yin.
Yin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Midgard throws a sloppy head kick and Yin moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Yin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yin.
Midgard is looking to clinch.
Midgard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Midgard tries to clinch up but Yin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yin misses with a body shot.
Midgard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yin looks to land a left hand but Midgard moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Yin with that takedown attempt.
Midgard misses with a head kick.
Midgard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yin postures up.
Yin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yin is pushing down on Midgard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Midgard is fighting to maintain full guard but Yin has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yin is looking to take a break and control but Midgard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Midgard moves into full guard.
Yin wants to control from the top but Midgard keeps moving.
Yin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Midgard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Midgard keeping full guard, as Yin tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Midgard dives on top into guard.
Yin wants to sweep here but Midgard controlling him for the moment.
Midgard is looking to stand up but Yin won't let him.
Yin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yin looking for a sweep. Not yet Yin, not yet.
Yin looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yin is pulling down on Midgard's head to control his posture.
Yin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Midgard is desperately trying to improve his position but Yin has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yin avoids the attempt from Midgard to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magne Midgard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Midgard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yin takes a step back to recover.
Midgard tries to clinch but Yin is having none of it.
Yin just misses with a punch to the body.
Midgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Midgard misses with a head kick.
Midgard wants to clinch up but Yin keeps it at a distance.
Yin keeps the fight on the outside.
Midgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yin loads up on a big right hand but Midgard slips the punch.
Midgard walks into a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yin is defended easily by Midgard.
Midgard throws a leg kick but Yin moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Midgard was well out of range. Poor timing from Yin.
Yin feints and as Midgard raises his hands in defense, Yin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yin trying to control but Midgard is working from the bottom.
Midgard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yin advances position into side control!
Yin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yin is breathing heavily.
Midgard struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midgard trying to control but Yin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Yin working for the choke.
Yin gets his hands free as Midgard looks to control.
Midgard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yin is working for a kimura here but Midgard manages to reverse the position and he's now in Yin's guard.
Midgard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Midgard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yin trying to control the position.
Midgard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yin trying to keep a closed guard but Midgard is proving a slippery customer.
Midgard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Midgard wants to control from the top but Yin keeps moving.
Midgard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Midgard tries to clinch there but Yin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Magne Midgard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Midgard is looking to improve his position but Yin isn't that keen on the idea.
Yin content just to control the position here.
Yin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Midgard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midgard tries to hold on but Yin pushes him away.
Yin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Midgard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Midgard!
Midgard tries to free his leg and advance position but Yin is retaining full guard.
Yin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Midgard controls the pace.
Midgard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Midgard stopping the sweep attempt from Yin.
Yin working a defensive guard here.
Yin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Midgard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Midgard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Midgard controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yin has his foot on Midgard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Midgard works his way back into a safe position though.
Yin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Midgard passes into half guard.
Midgard uses his free foot to push down on Yin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Midgard gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Midgard slips a straight right by Yin.
Midgard tries to clinch there but Yin circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Midgard.
Midgard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yin. That did some damage!
Midgard pushes Yin away with a front kick.
Yin keeps the fight on the outside.
Yin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Midgard wants to clinch up but Yin keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Midgard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magne Midgard clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Midgard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
It looks like Quik Yin has been cut.
Midgard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Midgard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yin shoots in for a takedown but Midgard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Midgard has managed to clinch.
Yin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Midgard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Midgard scores with a knee to the head.
Midgard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Midgard working Yin over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midgard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Midgard tries to land knees in the clinch but Yin avoids the damage to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Midgard.
Midgard lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Midgard.
Midgard lands a good knee to the midsection. Yin won't want to take too many of those.
Midgard looking to throw knees to the head but Yin is blocking nicely.
Midgard misses with a knee strike.
Midgard stalling.
Midgard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Yin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Midgard walks away with a smile on his face. Yin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Midgard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yin.
Midgard is looking to clinch but Yin is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yin takes a swing at Midgard's ribcage but misses.
Yin scores with a shot to the body.
Midgard is looking to clinch.
Yin shoots for a double leg takedown but Midgard sprawls well. He's pushed Yin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magne Midgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quik Yin.
Midgard throws a leg kick but Yin moved away.
Yin dives in and grabs Midgard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Midgard pushes down on Yin's head and hops out.
Midgard looks to land a body kick but Yin moved away.
Midgard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Midgard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Midgard clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midgard is trying to stall.
Midgard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yin is defending well for now.
Yin tries to pull guard but Midgard holds him up against the cage and eventually Yin drops back down to his feet.
Midgard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Yin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Midgard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Midgard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yin trying to control the action but Midgard is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yin swings around for an armbar but Midgard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yin's guard.
Midgard pushes down on Yin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Midgard is pressing down on Yin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yin is holding on for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Midgard seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magne Midgard had his way with Quik Yin in that round.
The cut man is working on Quik Yin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Midgard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Midgard lands a high kick!
Quik Yin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Midgard.
Midgard throws a head kick but Yin moves out of range.
Yin shoots in for a takedown but Midgard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yin walks into a jab.
Yin throws the left hand but Midgard avoids the punch easily.
Midgard feints and then cracks Yin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yin down.
Midgard tries to clinch there but Yin circles away.
Midgard motions for Yin to come forward. Midgard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magne Midgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Yin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midgard misses with a low kick.
Midgard tries to bum rush Yin with a series of wild strikes but Yin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Midgard lands with a slapping head kick.
Yin misses with a straight right.
Yin keeps the fight on the outside.
Midgard is looking to clinch.
Yin thuds a left hand into Midgard's body.
Yin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Midgard slips under a jab from Yin.
Quik Yin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yin tries to move into range but Midgard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Midgard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Midgard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Midgard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Midgard misses with a head kick.
Midgard throws a leg kick which misses Yin's front leg but catches the back leg as Yin tries to avoid it.
Midgard moves into range and clinches up with Yin.
Midgard misses with a knee strike.
Yin can't get the takedown.
Magne Midgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quik Yin.
Midgard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midgard with a knee to the head.
Midgard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Midgard looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Midgard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midgard leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Midgard.
Midgard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Midgard with a knee to the head.
Midgard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Midgard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yin can do to turn this around?
Midgard lands with a left to the head.
Yin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yin tries to pull guard but Midgard holds him up against the cage and eventually Yin drops back down to his feet.
Yin pulls Midgard into guard.
Yin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yin has an active guard here but Midgard has managed to pass into half guard.
Yin is not content to let Midgard control the position.
Quik Yin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yin is looking for a sweep. Midgard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yin trying to control from the bottom.
Magne Midgard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yin is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magne Midgard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Midgard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:44
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magne Midgard!
Magne Midgard retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Juranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen SuperBeast as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luka Juranic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juranic misses with a looping right.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juranic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juranic.
Juranic moves into range and clinches up with Drago.
Drago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Juranic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Juranic up against the cage.
Juranic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drago misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Drago.
Drago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juranics head.
Juranic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drago just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Juranic takes a shot to the head.
Juranic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drago misses with the head strike.
Drago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juranic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Drago fails to land.
Juranic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drago up against the cage.
Juranic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
Juranic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drago throws an elbow that misses.
Juranic lands a body shot.
Drago stalling in the clinch but Juranic improves position.
Juranic lands a left hand.
Juranic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Drago clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Juranic is persistently looking for the submission but Drago is defending it well.
Drago rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Juranic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drago's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.
Juranic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago tries to reverse the position but Juranic maintains control.
Juranic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Drago has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Drago!
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drago preventing the sweep.
Juranic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Juranic.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drago stands up over Juranic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Juranic has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juranic is on top in guard.
Juranic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Juranic from controlling successfully.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juranic is one step ahead there.
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juranic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is striking from the bottom but Juranic uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago wants to get back to full guard.
Juranic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juranic.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drago tries to clinch
and Juranic counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Juranic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juranic clinches but Drago breaks the clinch
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body.
Juranic walks into a left hand.
Drago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Juranic's shoulder, as Juranic tries to avoid the shot.
Juranic darts in trying to clinch
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juranic thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juranic closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
and Drago moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juranic managing to block the knees to the body from Drago.
Drago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drago lands with a right to the head.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Juranic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Drago.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Juranic avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juranic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drago lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juranic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drago tries to stall but Juranic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drago stalling in the clinch.
Juranic dodges an elbow strike from Drago.
Juranic lands with a left to the head.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juranic is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Drago.
Drago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juranic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Juranic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drago walks away with a smile on his face. Juranic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juranic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juranic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Juranic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drago won't be happy with that.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Juranic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Drago is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drago connects with a nice short shot to Juranic's temple.
Juranic is looking to improve his position.
Juranic wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Juranic is trying to control but can't.
Juranic tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Juranic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juranic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Drago.
Juranic moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drago.
Drago trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Drago as the two fighters clinch.
Juranic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Juranic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Juranic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juranic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drago smiles and moves away.
A big right from Drago misses.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Juranic moved out of range nicely.
Juranic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago drops Juranic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Juranic looks back up at him and smiles so Drago waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Juranic is rocked!
Drago pushes Juranic up against the cage in a clinch.
Juranic tries to pull guard but Drago won't allow it.
Drago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Juranic.
Drago is working Juranic over against the cage.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Juranic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drago is looking to control Juranic's arms but Juranic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drago has his back to the cage.
Juranic seems to have got his legs back now.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Juranic wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Drago moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Juranic.
Drago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drago scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Drago.
Drago presses Juranic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drago stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juranic struggles to land a body shot inside as Drago controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drago pushes Juranic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juranic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago pushes Juranic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Juranic avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drago presses Juranic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Drago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drago blocking some punches.
A short right from Drago.
Drago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Drago.
Drago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Juranic or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Drago lands a big right hand that drops Juranic! The killer instinct kicks in and Drago finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago! Ivan Drago retains his heavyweight title!
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